Let It Go

It hurts Him so to see my pain.
Though I would see my loss as gain.

My mind beclouded, devoid of reason,
Remaining hot through passings seasons.

The years have come and gone again,
And still my anger ramains the same;

So I entreat the Lord above,
To fill me with forgiving love.

Forgive them for me Lord, I pray,
For I just can't, even today.

Cleanse my heart and purge this ire,
And quench the lust of vengeance fire;

For it hurts no one but myself,
It only hurts, it doesn't help.

Remembering hurts of long ago,
Won't help a thing, so let it go.

                                     Judy Ball

Do you really think your enemies care how angry you are? 'Course Not!
In fact, they enjoy your discomfort and Satan's having a ball, sooooooooo --- Let It Go.

"Never take revenge, Beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written,
'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay', says the Lord."
                                                            Romans 12:19
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Kearley Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Very nice! Words of wisdom in the poem,and also at the bottom. :-)
Ball Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Thanks so much Dan. God Bless, JB
Neels Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 1:19 AM
Totally enjoyed this Judy.. ;-) Your foortnote is also a blessing to start my week in this way ~ God bless Wilma
Ball Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 1:57 AM
Thanks so much Wilma. Glad you liked it. God Bles, JB
Onclaud Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 12:39 AM
O M gosh, judy.. you touched on a subject with such poetic skill... do we forgive and yet not forget?... thanks for making me reflect... a gem, this is! :) huggs, nette
Ball Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 1:04 AM
Thanks so much Nette. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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August 21, 2011 at 10:20 PM
wow! You have a strong topic here Judy, ! Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem, have yourself a wonderful night,..Linda
Wesley Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 9:48 PM
Thanks Judy for your words of wisdom, I'm in the middle of an issue right now that requires forgiveness which I can do. It's the forgetting that is too hard.
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